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Coffee Exports Jump 26.6% YoY To 1.74 Lakh Tonnes In Early 2026: Coffee Board

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Coffee Exports Jump 26.6% YoY To 1.74 Lakh Tonnes In Early 2026: Coffee Board

New Delhi, (KNN) :

India’s coffee exports increased 26.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 1.74 lakh tonnes during January–April 2026, led by strong growth in robusta and instant coffee shipments, according to data from the Coffee Board of India.

Exports stood at 1.37 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period last year. India exports a mix of arabica, robusta and instant coffee.

Export Value and Realisations Improve

In value terms, coffee exports rose to Rs 936.57 crore from Rs 757.07 crore a year earlier. Unit value realisation also edged up to Rs 4,94,766 per tonne, compared with Rs 4,75,023 per tonne in the same period last year, PTI reported, citing the coffee board data.

Robusta Leads, Arabica Declines

Robusta exports recorded a sharp 36 per cent rise to 85,168 tonnes, up from 62,736 tonnes a year ago. Instant coffee shipments also increased to 20,332 tonnes from 17,504 tonnes, while re-exports of instant coffee rose to 38,169 tonnes from 30,274 tonnes.

In contrast, arabica exports declined significantly by 58 per cent to 30,589 tonnes, compared with 72,479 tonnes in the year-ago period.

Sector Shows Signs of Structural Shift

Industry experts said India’s coffee sector is gaining momentum in 2026, with its role in the global market gradually evolving beyond its traditional position as a robusta-focused exporter.

Rising export values, higher imports for processing, and steady domestic consumption indicate a sector at a potential turning point.

Record Output Expected

The Coffee Board has projected record production of 4,03,000 tonnes for the 2025–26 crop year (October–September), with output expected to grow across key producing states such as Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Arabica production is estimated at around 1,18,000 tonnes, while robusta output is expected to exceed 2,84,000 tonnes, supported by improved yields and favourable moisture conditions.

Climate Risks Persist

Despite the positive outlook, experts cautioned that weather volatility and climate-related risks remain key challenges for the sector going forward.

(KNN Bureau)

source: http://www.knnindia.co.in / KNN, Knowledge & News Network / Home> Sector> Export-Import / by KNN Bureau / May 05th, 2026


A Culinary Journey to Coorg Arrives at Madras Kitchen Company, The Westin Chennai Velachery

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The aroma of freshly crushed black pepper, the earthy warmth of slow-cooked curries, and the comforting simplicity of traditional home recipes – this March, Madras Kitchen Company invites Chennai to step into the rustic kitchens of Coorg with “The Kodava Kitchen.”

Hosted at The Westin Chennai Velachery, this limited-period culinary celebration from 20th to 29th March, available for lunch and dinner, brings the bold and soulful flavours of Kodava cuisine to the city. Known for its generous use of spices, aromatic herbs, and the iconic tang of kachampuli (Coorg’s signature vinegar), Kodava cooking is a heartfelt tribute to the land, its forests, and its people.

Curated as an A la carte experience, the menu showcases time-honoured recipes passed down through generations—each dish reflecting the robust character of Coorg’s hill kitchens. Guests can begin their journey with appetisers such as Anjal Fish Fry, a coconut-tawa fried coastal delicacy, the rich and peppery Chillkana Pandi (slow roasted pork with crushed black pepper), or the flavourful Kodavu Yerachi Fry, a dry mutton preparation infused with poppy seeds, cinnamon and green chillies.

Vegetarian diners can savour traditional bites like Baimbale Barthadh, a spiced tender bamboo shoot fry, Soppu Vadai, crisp spinach and lentil dumplings, and Akki Rave Baje, a comforting semolina fritter delicately flavoured with cumin and green chillies.

The experience continues with hearty mains that truly capture the spirit of Kodava cooking. Signature dishes include Pandi Curry with Kadambattu, the iconic Coorg pork curry served with steamed rice balls, Coorg Yerachi Curry with Nool Puttu, a robust lamb curry paired with delicate string hoppers, and Koli Chekke Kari with Akki Otti, chicken cooked with raw jackfruit in a fragrant coconut and tamarind gravy. Vegetarian favourites such as Tarkari Gassi with Ney Kool (Ghee Rice) and Kumbla Curry with Akki Otti, a comforting pumpkin and coconut curry, celebrate the region’s produce and spices.

No culinary journey is complete without a sweet finale. Guests can indulge in the indulgent Oreo & Coorg Coffee Baked Cheesecake or savour the rustic charm of Jackfruit Steamed Puttu, a traditional dessert that perfectly captures the flavours of the hills.

Date: 1st-10th May 2026

Time: Lunch and Dinner

Price: A la Carte

Venue: Madras Kitchen Company, The Westin Chennai Velachery

For Reservations: 8939892001

With its warm ambience and thoughtfully curated menu, The Kodava Kitchen promises not just a meal but a journey—one that transports diners from Chennai’s bustling cityscape to the misty hills and homestyle kitchens of Coorg.

source: http://www.chennaipatrika.com / Chennai Patrika /Home / by Press Release / May 04th, 2026

Minister directs officials to expedite roadworks in Kodagu

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N.S. Boseraju | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR

With the possibility of monsoon rains commencing in the first week of June, Minister in charge of Kodagu district N.S. Boseraju has issued directions to officials to expedite and complete the ongoing roadworks at the earliest.

Chairing the district-level Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) progress review meeting in Madikeri on Tuesday, Mr. Boseraju instructed the officials to take up necessary pothole filling up works across Kodagu district at the earliest.

While directing the officials to ensure the public do not face inconvenience during the rainy season, the Minister expressed dissatisfaction over the poor pace of roadwork. Though the government has allocated hundreds of crores of rupees for road maintenance across the State, the delays by engineers were tarnishing the government’s image, he rued.

His observations came amid demands by other people’s representatives including Madikeri MLA Mantar Gowda, who sought for not only swift completion of the roadworks in the constituency, but also ensure good quality work.

He also sought early construction of the Aigoor bridge, repair of Galibeedu road and the maintenance of roads in Mutlu, Hammiyala, Devasthuru, Hanchinadu, and other areas.

Vice-chairman of Sports Authority of Karnataka (SAK) Arun Machaiah too pointed out that many roadworks, including Karike Road, were still pending and sought that the works be taken up urgently.

Kodagu District Guarantee Scheme Implementation Committee president Teetira Dharmaj Uthappa too highlighted the need to repair roads in Bittangala, Titimati, Balugodu, and other areas.

Reviewing works related to the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) in Kodagu, Mr. Boseraju said the government had released ₹110 crore each for the two Assembly constituencies in Kodagu and instructed the officials to ensure proper power supply to the people of the hilly district.

When the CESC officials pointed out that Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) works are in progress in Hudikeri and Balale while work on sub-stations are being initiated in Kalathmadu, Siddapur, and Katakeri, the Minister expressed dissatisfaction that discussions on power substations have been ongoing for over a year without sufficient progress.

Deputy Commissioner S.J. Somashekar, Zilla Panchayat CEO Anand Prakash Meena, Superintendent of Police Bindu Mani, Assistant Commissioner Nitin Chakki and Deputy Conservator of Forests Abhishek also participated in the meeting.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / May 06th, 2026

26th Kodava Family Hockey Festival: Kulletira trounces Cheppudira family to clinch Chenanda Cup

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Madikeri:

Amid loud cheers from a packed crowd of over 25,000, the Kulletira family team clinched the ‘Chenanda Cup’ at the 26th Kodava Family Hockey Tournament defeating the Cheppudira family 3–1 yesterday.

The final of the month-long Kodava Family Hockey Festival was held yesterday at General Thimmaiah Stadium in Cheriyaparambu near Napoklu. With this win, Kulletira lifted their fourth title in the prestigious tournament.

The summit clash saw an evenly fought first half, with Cheppudira earning several penalty corners but failing to convert them. Both teams scored once in the third quarter to keep the contest open. However, Kulletira took control in the final quarter, striking twice to seal the victory.

Roshan Lokesh, Avaneesh Mandappa and Shubham Chettiyappa scored a goal each for Kulletira, while Vachan Chinnappa netted the lone goal for Cheppudira.

The winning Kulletira family team was awarded Rs. 3 lakh and a silver rolling trophy. Runners-up Cheppudira family received Rs. 2 lakh and a trophy, while Paradanda family, who finished third, received Rs. 1 lakh.

The festival concluded with the ceremonial handover of the flag to the Ajjikuttira family, who will host the 27th edition in 2027. The Chenanda family, organisers of this year’s event, handed over the flag.

Mandaviya assures support

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, who was the chief guest, assured financial support to promote sports, stating that such assistance is the Government’s responsibility and not charity.

He said he had long heard about the Kodava community’s passion for hockey and was glad to witness it first hand. Referring to the International Olympic Committee’s vision of sports as a unifying force, he noted that the Kodava community had upheld this spirit  for generations.

“This land has produced 18 Olympians. It is the duty of both the Centre and the State to              nurture Kodagu’s sporting talent,” he said. He added that sports should remain free from politics and promised to promote shooting in the region by identifying and training young talent.

Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said the festival reflects the growing sporting culture in the country. Highlighting Kodagu’s contribution to Indian sports, he said the family hockey tradition inspires youth, encourages women’s participation and strengthens national unity.

He urged the Centre to set up a shooting academy in Kodagu under the Khelo India scheme.

Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna termed the festival a model initiative for the district. He said work on an 11-acre sports training centre at V. Badaga village in Virajpet has already begun with State support and appealed to the Centre for assistance in building a stadium.

Kodagu Hockey Academy, President Pandanda K. Bopanna, retired Justice Ajjikuttira S. Bopanna, SLN Coffee CEO Saheed Singh, Dr. Santosh Uthappa of Narayana Hospital, Sports Authority of Karnataka Vice-Chairman Cheppudira Arun Machaiah and others   were present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / May 03rd, 2026

Union sports minister meets women hockey players at SAI Madikeri Centre

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ANI Photo | Union sports minister meets women hockey players at SAI Madikeri Centre

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya visited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre in Madikeri on May 2 and engaged with women hockey players from the Kodava community at the conclusion of a month-long hockey festival.

Mandaviya emphasised the importance of nurturing talent from across India to achieve the nation’s ambitions of becoming a global sports powerhouse. He highlighted the contributions of the Kodava community in promoting field hockey, noting that Kodagu district is considered one of the cradles of Indian hockey. Over 50 players from the community have represented India internationally, including seven Olympians such as P Govinda, MP Ganesh, MM Somaiya and CS Poonacha.

“Future Olympians in the making! Met with the rising stars of Indian Hockey from the SAI Training Centre (STC), Madikeri, Karnataka,” Mandaviya stated in a post on X.

The minister remarked that the Union Government is committed to developing a comprehensive sports ecosystem and identified the forthcoming 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad as a positive step. He added that India’s rich talent pool provides strong prospects for sporting dominance.

“Taking inspiration from our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, the Sports Ministry is committed to nurturing the wide talent pool available across various parts of the nation. Unearthing and nurturing talent from different parts of the country can only ensure that we fulfil the dream of Modi ji. The bigger the talent pool, more the chances of us performing better in big ticket events. I am confident that both Indian men and women will register solid performance in the Commonwealth Games in 2030, where hockey is likely to make a return,” Mandaviya said.

The SAI Training Centre in Madikeri spans 5.49 acres in the hill station region of Kodagu District, approximately 1,100 metres above sea level. It operates as a feeder centre for 22 National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) across India. Facilities include an artificial hockey turf, a 60-bed hostel, dining hall and kitchen. Around 50 girls from the Kodava community train there for various hockey events organised across Karnataka.

source: http://www.thenewsmill.com / The News Mill / Home> Sports / by The News Mill (with ANI inputs / May 02nd, 2026

Rs 1 crore to be provided for Beary community hall in Kodagu: Speaker U T Khader

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Rs 1 crore to be provided for Beary community hall in Kodagu: Speaker U T Khader

Madikeri:

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader said that Rs 1 crore will be allocated for the construction of a Beary community hall in Kodagu district, and directed officials to identify suitable land for the project.

He was speaking after inaugurating the first Kodagu District Beary Literary Conference organised by the Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy in association with the Kodagu Bearys Welfare Trust.

The event was presided over by B A Shamshuddin. Khader said the grant of Rs 1 crore would be facilitated with the support of local MLA Mantar Gowda and Virajpet MLA as well as Chief Minister’s legal advisor A S Ponnanna.

Highlighting the cultural importance of the community, he said Beary culture, literature and traditions have a distinct history and called for efforts to preserve and promote them.

He said the literary conference would help encourage discussions, strengthen the Beary language, and guide the community towards development. It would also help educate youth about Beary literature, culture and history, and provide a platform for exchange of ideas.

Khader also stressed the importance of learning and respecting all languages, stating that in a globally connected world, multilingualism promotes harmony.

Speaking on the occasion, MLA Mantar Gowda assured that funds would be released once land is identified for the construction of the community hall.

source: http://www.msn.com / MSN / Home / by Newspoint / April 2026

Instructions issued for mandatory registration of all homestays in Kodagu district

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Despite sufficient time being given to homestay owners, it has been observed that many establishments remain unregistered. | Photo Credit: File Photo

All homestays operating in Kodagu district have been instructed by the Tourism Department authorities to be mandatorily registered.

As per government orders, it is mandatory for all homestays operating in the district to register with the Tourism Department. Despite sufficient time being given to homestay owners, it has been observed that many establishments remain unregistered, said a press statement issued by the office of the Deputy Director of the Tourism Department in Madikeri on Friday.

The instructions by the Tourism Department have come in the wake of an alleged sexual assault on a woman from the U.S. in a homestay in Kodagu district.

Pointing out that the district administration has taken serious note of many homestays remaining unregistered and had earlier directed that all unregistered homestays complete their registration immediately, the Tourism Department said, “Homestays operating without registration must cease all unauthorised activities forthwith.”

Licenses of homestays operating illegally in the district have already been cancelled, the Tourism Department said, before warning that legal action will be initiated against those continuing to operate in violation of the rules, without registration with the Tourism Department.

The homestays that have already obtained licenses from the Tourism Department and whose validity of five years is nearing expiry have also been instructed to renew their licenses.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / May 01st, 2026